1984 Porsche 930 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1984 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1984 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Porsche 930 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 930 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1870 mm |